According to a food consumption report by the China Cuisine Association (CCA), the Chinese catering industry's revenue increased from 3.23tn yuan (US$502bn) in 2015 to to 3.58tn yuan (US$556b) in 2016. However, it is expected to exceed 5tn yuan (US$777bn) by the end of 2020.

Chinese cuisine made up 57 percent of the catering market, while snacks accounted for 16 percent.

In addition, people born after 1990 were the major contributors to the industry's growth last year, consuming 50 percent of all food purchased.

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